• Car Club Directory
  • Event Calendar
    • Add Your Event
  • Gauge Swag
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Google Plus
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Gauge Magazine

Hot Rods, Mini Trucks, Lowriders, 4x4 and Imports

Facebook Twitter Google Plus Pinterest Instagram

Search Site

Latest Issue
  • Home
  • Issues
  • Gauge Girls
  • Gauge Store
  • News
  • Featured Rides
  • Event Coverage
  • Videos
    • Live Coverage
  • Buy Printed Edition
  • Latest Issue

1972 Volkswagon Beetle Custom and Lowered

August 1, 2007 By KZ Leave a Comment


View Full Gallery
Issue
August 2007
Owner
Adam Parnell
Photographer
Randall Reynolds

Ride Details

Original Cost
200
Build Cost
3000
What was the inspiration?
Because my S-10 burnt down in my shop.
How long did it take you to build?
2 years
How long have you been building?
5 years
Club Affiliations
Skund Up Kustoms
Your future plans?
1948 Ford F-100 Bagged and Body Dropped
Vehicle history
Jaw dropper of Scrapefest 06
Thanks to
The Other Adam Parnell, The Artz Family, Big Dave, Chrom Willis, my Girlfriend, “Chippy” and everyone in Skund Up Kustoms!
Previous Rides
2000 Chevy S-10

Engine Details

Make
VW Bug 1972
Cylinders
4
Displacement
16000cc
Engine Mods
Chromed out
Chrome or polish
Everything

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Custom Channels
Frame Builder
The Adam Parnells (There are 2 of us)!
Drop or lift inches
4” Body Drop
Compressor Info
Viair ¾ Horse Power
Airbag Info
Shocks in Front, 2500 in Rear

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Stock VW
Rear Wheel Type
Stock VW
Front Wheel Size
15” Baller
Rear Wheel Size
15” Baller
Front Tire Size
40 Series
Rear Tire Size
40 Series

Paint Details

Color
Primer Gray
Paint Type
$0.96 Wal-Mart Spray Paint
Graphics Description
Random Air Brushing
Painted By
Dustin Artz and Adam Parnell
Graphics By
Dustin Artz and Adam Parnell

Body Details

Body Drop
4”
Body Mods by
Skund Up Kustoms

Interior Details

Dashboard
Shaved
Steering Wheel
Stock
Video System
8” T.V.
Shifter
Stock
Seats
Civic Seats
Upholstery Description
Tubbed in the Back

1972-volkswagon-beetle-adam-parnell

1972 Volkswagon Beetle

Owned by Adam Parnell


GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 001

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 002

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 003

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 004

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 005

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 006

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 007

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 008

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 009

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 010

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 011

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 012

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 013

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 014

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 015

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 016

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 017

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 018

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 019

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 020

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 021

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 022

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 023

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 024

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 025

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 026

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 027

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 028

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 029

GaugeMagazine 2007 VWBeetle 030

« ‹ of 2 › »

Filed Under: August 2007, Features Tagged With: 1972 Volkswagon Beetle, 2007, Lowriders, Volkswagon


Related Articles

Gauge Magazine March 2023 Issue

Still Runs Car Show 2022

Custom Car Revival 2022

East Tennessee Showdown 2022

The Future of Automotive Education: Preparing the Next Generation of Car Engineers

What Causes Truck Underride Accidents?

The Benefits Of Investing In High-Quality Driving Shoes For Both Comfort And Safety

Buying a Vintage Car: Steps for Beginners

How Can Auto Defects Cause Car Accidents?

4 of the most reliable vintage 4×4’s

The Difference Between Negligence and Reckless Driving

Discover the Power of High-Quality Auto Leads for Your Business Growth

Is Buying Spare Parts From Wreckers a Good Idea?

Exploring the Power and Performance of the Tesla Model S Plaid Engine

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Search Site

Dakota Digital

Latest Issue

December 2022 Gauge Magazine Cover

BUY PRINTED COPY

New Publication Find out more on MagCloud)

Air Suspension

air suspension for all vehicles

SITE SPONSORS

slamology automotive and music festival

Air Lift Air Supspension

adaptit usa wheel adapters

custom made wheel tubs

Ridetech suspension

Dakota Digital Gauges

Indy Body Werks indianapolis auto body shop

 

Like us on Facebook

Hot Links

Visit our Hot Links page to see our partners and favorite vendors and sponsors who can help you make the most out of your ride. Hot Links

Shop Gauge Store

Info

Back Issues
Models
Gauge Store
Vehicle Features
Event Coverage
Videos
Buy Printed Copy
Contact Us


Copyright © 2023 · Gauge Media Group Inc.